Thinking Maps Learning Community
Innovative Tools for a Digital World
Virtual Learning for Teachers and Students
Get ready to take teaching and learning with Thinking Maps to a whole new level! The Thinking Maps Learning Community (TMLC) is your online hub for planning, instruction, professional learning, Map creation, and inspiration.
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About TMLC
TMLC simplifies and enhances Thinking Maps implementation for teachers, students, and school leaders, fostering impactful use across your school community:
- For teachers: Access time-saving tools for lesson planning, resource management, and 24/7 professional learning, plus Map Builder exercises for both synchronous and asynchronous teaching.
- For students: Create, edit, and share Thinking Maps online, with the MyStory Tutorial guiding proper use of all eight Maps.
- For administrators: Streamline goal-setting with easy Plan of Action (POA) tools, progress tracking, and support for building professional learning communities.
MAXIMIZE LEARNING AND IMPROVE TEACHER PRODUCTIVITY
Exploring Features and Benefits of TMLC
Active participation in TMLC results in increased engagement with Thinking Maps, greater efficiency for teachers, and improved student outcomes. It is an essential component of an effective and sustainable Thinking Maps implementation. The core components of TMLC include:
AI Planning Tool
Our AI Planning tool is specifically designed to promote brain-based instruction and critical thinking in the classroom by integrating its proven instructional methodology, Thinking Maps.
Now with 40% more speed and accuracy, the Planning Tool saves educators time while generating high-quality, standards-aligned plans that make critical thinking visible through a visual language for learning.
- Quickly generate unit and lesson plans, writing prompts, interventions, and assessments
- Turn standards or topics into rich tasks of cognitive demand
- Differentiate instruction while preserving rigorous thinking, not simplifying it
Community Gallery
Community Gallery supports lesson planning with a bank of exemplary Thinking Maps submitted by our user community.
- Search for Maps by content area, grade level, Map type, or keyword.
- Get inspired with new ideas for using Thinking Maps in your grade level and content area.
- Support correct use of the Maps with examples that have been vetted by Thinking Maps experts.
Map Builder
A comprehensive online tool for map creation, lesson planning, and collaborative learning.
- Inspire student creativity with advanced formatting and multimedia options for creating and sharing Maps.
- Support both synchronous and asynchronous learning with interactive Map Builder Exercises.
- Save teachers' time with tools for assignment creation, distribution, management, and feedback—seamlessly integrating with Google Classroom and other LMS platforms.
- Simplify Map introduction and usage with the engaging My Story Tutorial.
The Learning Nook
Discover timely education topics with the Learning Nook, featuring linked articles on background, Thinking Maps connections, lesson plans, and classroom-ready ideas.
- Explore monthly deep dives into critical education themes.
- Access Student-Ready Map Builder Exercises and community resources to enhance your teaching today!
- Link to additional resources from the education community to support your learning goals.
Professional Learning, On Your Schedule
TMLC includes 23 training modules organized into 8 engaging online courses.
- Support ongoing asynchronous professional learning to deepen and extend Thinking Maps practice at your school.
- Learn how to apply the Maps for specific content areas and student needs.
- Build strong professional learning communities by sharing and discussing courses in your PLCs.
